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Some stories can't be written—they can only be lived. BRYNN I came to Montana to find the passion I've only ever written about. Manhattan's suffocating walls and my publisher's cutting criticism have pushed me to the edge. They say my love scenes lack authenticity, that I know nothing about real desire. A sudden mountain storm, a slick road, and one catastrophic skid later, I'm stranded in a ditch, freezing and terrified. Just when I'm certain I'll become another cautionary tale, he appears—a mountain of a man with eyes that have seen things no one should ever have to see. MACK I didn't...

Charlotte never thought she’d find love — let alone while she is the prime suspect for stealing ancient artifacts... In the heart of New York City, museum curator Charlotte Bray’s world is turned upside down when her prized artifacts are stolen and she's framed for the crime. Facing professional ruin and targeted by dangerous criminals who believe she holds the key to an ancient treasure, Charlotte must flee to Egypt in search of answers and redemption. Enter Jack Stone, a rugged archaeologist with a knack for unearthing secrets and a past as mysterious as the artifacts he uncovers. ...

One tree, one set of handcuffs, and a flannel-clad lumberjack… what could possibly go wrong...or is it right? Clementine: I never expected to get caught—literally—by a six-foot-something lumberjack named Vaughn Ridgeway. I was just trying to protect an old-growth pine tree, chaining myself in protest, when he came striding out of the woods with that brooding scowl and an axe slung over his shoulder. He thought I was some clueless hippie causing trouble for his family’s logging business. Sure, I might’ve been wearing tie-dye leggings, but I wasn’t about to be scared off by a ...

Where embers of forbidden magic meet the healing tide of destiny, one courageous love may be the spark that saves a kingdom from falling into eternal night. In the enchanted kingdom of Elaria, destiny dances on the edge of magic and power. Cynthia Everwood—known as Cinders to those who whisper her name—is a humble servant with a hidden, ancient fire magic coursing through her veins. When she unearths her late mother’s spellbook and summons a tiny, wise phoenix named Flame, Cinders is thrust into a realm of mystical training and perilous secrets. Meanwhile, Prince Marius Rivenborn, ...

Can a bad boy with a past win the heart of the girl next door? CAROLINE: I never thought my quiet life as a middle school teacher in Hope Peak, Montana, would be shaken up by the return of Knox Slater—the town’s notorious bad boy and my high school crush. Tasked with caring for his troubled younger sister, Knox is rough around the edges but surprisingly determined to do the right thing. The more time we spend together—planning Valentine’s Day events, helping his sister, and sharing stolen glances—the harder it is to remember why my parents warned me to stay away from him. ...

Can Fire Mountain's grumpiest mountain man handle the heat of falling in love? Peyton: I never thought a simple hike could change my entire life. I was just trying to impress a cocky contractor so we could work smoothly on my interior design project. Turned out he was full of hot air—and he panicked the moment I got hurt on that mountain trail. I would’ve been stranded if it wasn’t for "Grizzly" - aka Grant McAllister. He appeared out of nowhere, tended my wound like it was second nature, and then vanished with a gruff warning about staying safe. I couldn’t stop thinking about him ...

A beautiful injured girl. A brutish orc hunter. When they're snowed-in for Christmas, will their forbidden passion be enough to warm cold enemy hearts, or will it prove too hot to handle? RUE: I’m promised to my father’s enemy to pay off his debt. However, I detest Azrael and could never be his bride. I run away into the forest to think, where I fall into a ravine and injure my leg. A giant, green brute of a man finds me. He tells me he tends a reindeer farm and is searching for one of his reindeer who got lost. I’m sure he’s going to kill me. However, instead he takes me to his ...

Trusting him is her biggest risk. Falling for him might be her only chance… STARLA: I don't have time for distractions. Every moment of my life is choreographed for perfection on the ice, every jump and spin calculated to bring me closer to the Olympic gold. So when I'm paired with Gunnar “Blaze” Hayes for a charity skating routine, I'm furious. A reckless speed skater with no regard for rules? Hard pass. Except I can't ignore the fire he brings to the rink—or the way it sparks something in me I haven’t felt in years. But then the threats begin. At first, I think it's just nerves ...

In a world of high-seas adventure, forbidden love, and hidden treasure, one determined woman and one pirate captain will risk everything for a chance at both riches and romance. Wendy Darling never imagined her ordinary life would be upended by a pirate's vendetta, but when her family's dark past resurfaces alongside a coveted treasure map, her fate is sealed. Desperate to clear her father's tarnished name, Wendy is thrust into a perilous world of piracy, where she must embrace danger and deception to find the legendary treasure. Her daring mission soon leads to her capture by the notorious...

I’m Jade O’Hara Raines, and I ran from my fated mate. Not because I wanted to, but because I had to… I was born to an unruly pack known for having frequent run-ins with the law. My marriage to Cronin Raines, the newly appointed Sherriff and Alpha of our biggest rival clan, was to be a peace treaty between our families. However, after my brother was accused of murder and my husband testified against him, I was left torn between the two. Bax claimed he was innocent, but I didn’t know who or what to believe. To complicate matters, I’d just found out I was pregnant with Cronin’s ...

I’m Dani Lane, and I’m a supermodel. At least, I used to be before I gained weight. I just couldn’t keep starving myself anymore. But now I’m not getting jobs, and my modeling contract is in jeopardy. Add to this is the fact that my boyfriend just broke up with me, and you could say I’m pretty miserable right now. My shorter, skinnier younger sister, however, is having the time of her life. She just got engaged and the wedding’s coming up. It will be a destination wedding, held at the Hillcrest Resort. The problem is that I don’t have a date, and I need one fast. So when I ...

She's been rescued by the Reaper, but now can she charm Death before it's too late? Cruz “Reaper” Romano: After killing my step-father when I was a teen, I made a deal with the devil. Now as a mafia enforcer, I enjoy serving justice on those who deserve it, and sometimes those who don't. That’s where I meet her. Saoirse Murphy. She’s the princess of the Murphy clan and off limits. Yet when I see her being attacked by her boyfriend, I can’t help but to step in and save her. Only there is more to Saoirse than meets the eye. I quickly find myself addicted to her. When I’m forced to...

Emma: I’m so excited my older brother is being transferred to the Denver Warlords, our hometown’s hockey team. I haven’t spent near enough time with him. When I accidentally fall into the lap of his teammate, Leo, one night when we’re all out at a bar, it’s love at first sight. At least for me. I’m pretty sure Leo is falling for me, too, but I can tell he’s holding something back. I just wish I knew what it was. And why my brother keeps warning me to stay away from him… Leo: I can’t believe it. The man responsible for causing the injury that almost ended my career is now ...

When I get caught under the mistletoe with local tech wizard Ethan Greene, my world is suddenly turned upside-down.. My name is Krissy Partridge and I’ve just moved to Christmas Cove to start my new job as Granny Cookie’s assistant pastry chef at Christmas Cookie’s Bakery. Between preparing our booth for the upcoming holiday market plus my apartment building’s Secret Santa party, I’ve got a lot going on. When I get caught under the mistletoe with local tech wizard Ethan Greene, I think nothing of giving him a quick festive kiss. But now I can’t stop wondering what he’d look ...

MINDY I uprooted my life—and my twin boys—for the mountain man who promised me a new beginning. But the second I step into Skyline Bar & Grill in Hope Peak, Montana, Levi Voss stares at me like I’m a total stranger, and my kids declare they hate him on sight. Did I chase a dream that never really existed… or will the flames between us ignite something real? LEVI I had no interest in dating, let alone instant family. Then my sister posed as me on a matchmaking app. Now Mindy Barnes shows up in my bar with two rowdy boys, a moving truck, and a key to my cabin I damn sure never sent. ...

What happens in Vegas? Apparently, fairy tales gone wild… Moving to Vegas was supposed to kickstart my singing career, not drop me into a twisted fairytale. But here I am, Elspeth “Ellie” Moon, at a Halloween party, locking lips with Prince Charming. Tall, gorgeous, and those tongue kisses? Wow. Things are going swimmingly, right up until he croaks—literally—and turns into a frog. Yeah, you heard me. A frog. Turns out, he’s cursed by his ex-girlfriend, the Wicked Witch, and every time I kiss him, poof—frog mode activated. If we ever hope to take things past first base, we’ve...

A bond forged in the crucible of danger and desire… Adriana: My life changed the day my father was murdered by the Capuzzo family. There is nothing I thirst for more than sweet revenge. Only, I didn’t plan on him. Luca Capuzzo. The heir to the same family I’ve vowed to destroy. He’s everything I should despise, yet somehow, I find myself drawn to him. When the lines blur, I’m not sure what means more to me. My vengeance against his family or my love for him. Luca: All I know in life is kill or be killed. Being the heir to the Capuzzo family, I never questioned what we did. Until I...

When Heaven and Hell collide... Drago “Devil” Barone: Running the Barone clan is in my blood. Being ruthless is part of my nature. I have no mercy for those who cross me. Until I meet her. Angela “Angel” Rossi. She is as light and angelic as her name makes her sound. She is the perfect person to be nanny to my two children. Kidnapping her isn’t even in the top ten of the worst things I’ve ever done, but falling in love with her might be. When my demons collide with her light, will either of us survive the fall out? Angela “Angel” Rossi: My mother always told me I was ...

The one thing you can’t buy is love… Cord: I lost a gambling wager, and now I have a debt to pay to my business rival. I can either fork over the intellectual rights to the new app I just created that's predicted to earn millions, or I can return to my hometown in the Texas desert and convince the one who got away to fall in love with me again. The only thing is, I don’t do love. In fact, I’ve been accused of being heartless. But now I find myself packing up and heading back to my roots and the one person I swore never to see again, the one I gave my heart to years ago and who ...

When Juniper returns home for Christmas, will the magic of the season turn what starts as a fling into something more? Coming home for Christmas wasn’t part of my plan, especially not after my ex, Troy, dumped me like a hot potato for another woman. But my mom’s guilt trips are as relentless as ever, and with no flights available, I find myself on a twelve-hour drive back to the small town I left behind. Just as I’m about to reach town, my car gives up the ghost, leaving me stranded with a snowstorm approaching and no cell service. That’s when he shows up. Mason Knight. The high ...